Hours into a BTS internet hole, I landed on a rerun of "Eat Jin," a live mukbang series where—you guessed it—band member Jin eats. "You can upgrade the flavor of any dish with ramen seasoning," he told his fans (me!). "It was invented by a wizard." Indeed, ramen soup packets, those silver pouches that sidekick the noodle blocks, are magical. They’re the driving force of salt and umami in instant ramen, making it taste like it was tended to for hours. But this seasoning is good for a lot more than just soup. Enter: these fluffy, soft, speedy eggs. This recipe doesn’t call for salt and pepper because there’s a ton of flavor inside the seasoning, which gets bloomed in butter to boost its personality. A touch of vinegar and sugar make things pitch-perfect. I’m partial to Shin Ramyun seasoning for its fiery, mega-salty glutamic power. Also, Samyang Ramen if I’m in the mood for a slightly mellower kick. Feel free to get creative though. Sometimes I use the cheesy powder from Buldak Carbonara. Amazing as they are solo, these eggs are also prime over a bed of rice or piece of crunchy toast, or inside a soft tortilla with a big squeeze of lime. They’re perfect for a weekday before work, or a day off when all that’s on the agenda is falling into a K-pop internet hole.
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